by Angela J Herrington MA, LSCC | Ancestors, Anti-Racism, Blog
For a long time, I thought ancestors were people from my family tree—biological relatives who came before me and passed something down. But I’ve come to understand ancestry differently. An ancestor isn’t just someone who has children. An ancestor is someone whose...
by Angela J Herrington MA, LSCC | Blog, Deconstructing Faith, Toxic Religion
It’s not easy to deconstruct your faith when you find yourself surrounded by unhealthy people with zero respect for personal boundaries. Between the rude online trolls and those who are just downright mean to you in real life, it sometimes feels like...
by Angela J Herrington MA, LSCC | Blog, Deconstructing Faith
When life gets chaotic… Some seasons are challenging, while others are downright exhausting. Deconstructing toxic religious culture, healing from trauma, and reconciling hurt at the hands of the church can be very draining, but it’s so worthwhile. This...
by Angela J Herrington MA, LSCC | Blog, Christian Feminist, Deconstructing Faith, Women in Leadership
I can already imagine people getting their hackles up about how spending less time in your church will be catastrophic and wreck your faith. They’ll insist that deconstructing faith, especially if you step back from church, is going to lead you down that...
by Angela J Herrington MA, LSCC | Blog, The Best You
Disclaimer:The tips below are not meant to replace therapy, counseling, or medical treatment. Chronic anxiety, PTSD, depression, and many other illnesses and conditions are best managed under the oversight and advice of a trained professional. If you have concerns...